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Touching Spirit BearIn his Nautilus Award winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming of age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life. After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative program that sends juvenile offenders to a remote
In his Nautilus Award-winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life.
After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative program that sends juvenile offenders to a remote Alaskan Island to focus on changing their ways. Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go.
While there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and left for dead. Thoughts of his abusive parents, helpless Peter, and his own anger cause him to examine his actions and seek redemption--from the spirit bear that attacked him, from his victims, and, most importantly, from himself.
Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.
A strong choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.
--ALA BooklistBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/04/2005
ISBN: 9780060734008
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.26w x 0.87d
Review Citations: Ingram Children's Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 58
Kliatt 01/01/2005 pg. 16
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 45132 / Touching Spirit Bear
Reading Level: 5.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 9
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